The Brownstone uses New York City as an experiential classroom to promote personal, communal and social responsibilities for young Jewish participants to develop a code of ethics for living with integrity and purpose as contributing and leading members of society.We collaborate and build partnerships with a wide range of organizations to further Jewish education and identity and to strengthen young Jews’ commitment to Israel.

Our mission is to strengthen Jewish identity and peoplehood, foster community development, and cultivate the next generation of leaders.

The building will include a rooftop terrace, sleeping quarters, library, and classroom and workshop space. No word on a completion date.

What was pleasing about the old facade (besides the proportions) were the really minor details: the roof cornice and the windows, which featured really simple details like the slight arch, the slightly protruding sills, and that they were recessed.

These new windows are not recessed and are as featureless and boring as the rest of the new facade, which is apparently what the architect and client were successfully going for.

I understand that these days form follows function but the new windows don't even function, they don't open. Ugh.

I get that they needed to install modern windows, however, where are the lintons and sills from the drawing? Where is cornice? I hope they're on their way. It doesn't seem like they would have added that much to the cost.

Ugh...ruined a perfectly functional and attractive facade by altering the windows and facing it with cheap, modern bricks and windows. And they are now calling this The Brownstone? Why? To mock the rest of us?

I am in real estate, but will never understand why owners destroy what makes their area great.

Also, given their mission, why not have purchased one of the many underutilized and endangered synagagues in the area, restore it and re-use it for Jewish education? That would have maintained some of the true original character of the area and brought it into the 21st century. another missed opportunity

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